Acknowledge a counterclaim and refute it using the concession-pivot-refutation sequence (CCSS W.7.1.a entry expectation)
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~10 min
eng.g6.f.ex_30
Find Refutation Evidence
Prompt
Locate 1 source representing the counterclaim view AND 1 source providing specific refutation evidence for your argument. Capture bibliographic info for each.
M-6-F-WR-EX-30-A
Interactive
Physical / non-image
2 MG-30 bibliographic capture cards labeled COUNTERCLAIM SOURCE and REFUTATION SOURCE. Roles printed at top of each card. Print-ready 8.5x11.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
Both sources located + biblio captured + counterclaim/refutation roles named = 4; both sources no roles = 3; 1 source = 2; <1 = 1
Hints
- The counterclaim source represents the opposing view fairly.
- The refutation evidence specifically addresses the counterclaim's strongest point.
Misconceptions to watch
- Uses earlier evidence as refutation (not specific to counterclaim).
- Cannot find a source supporting the opposing view (suggests claim may not be arguable).
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